Senior Public Accountant

Senior Accountant – Lead, Grow, and Partner in a Thriving Practice

About Us

MB Partners is a well-established accounting and advisory firm based in North Richmond, proudly serving the Hawkesbury and greater Sydney region (and beyond). We're on an exciting growth journey, combining big-firm technical standards with small-firm accessibility to deliver proactive, practical advice to business owners, families, and local professionals. Our vision is to empower our clients and team to achieve their full potential, and we're looking for a like-minded leader to help shape the future of our practice.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Senior Accountant who's ready to step into a key role within our growing practice. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of MB Partners. For the right person, this role offers a clear pathway to partnership, providing a unique chance to take ownership of your career and the practice.

You'll manage a diverse client portfolio, mentor team members, and play an active role in driving client experience and internal improvements.

This position offers the freedom to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

For the right person, there's clear scope to develop into a senior leadership position over time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and review accounting, tax and compliance work for a broad SME, trust and individual client base
2. Provide value-added insights — tax planning, structuring and business improvement advice
3. Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and practical solutions
4. Review and support work of intermediate and junior staff
5. Identify workflow efficiencies and contribute to practice-wide process improvement
6. Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the practice, contributing to growth initiatives and client acquisition strategies.

About You

We're looking for someone who not only has the technical expertise but also the drive, vision, and leadership qualities to grow with the practice and take on a senior leadership role. You will have;

1. Minimum 6 years' experience in public practice
2. Experience may be calculated from either qualification date or total accounting experience
3. IPA, CA or CPA qualified (TPB registration will be highly regarded also)
4. Sound technical knowledge across tax and accounting standards
5. Excellent communication and relationship-management skills
6. Proactive, reliable, and able to balance autonomy with teamwork
7. Proficient using Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks and ACCESS Handisoft an advantage
8. Australian work authorisation required for this position

What We Offer

1. $85k – $125k + super, negotiable based on experience
2. A balanced workload and supportive environment that values quality work over long hours
3. A stable, respected firm with strong local presence and loyal clients
4. Supportive, down-to-earth culture where input is valued
5. Clear scope for progression and leadership development
6. Located in the beautiful Hawkesbury region — close to home, away from the commute